CPC F16L 27/127 (2019.08) | 19 Claims |
1. A tubular connection system, comprising:
a connector coupled to a tubular segment, the connector having a first bore with a first bore diameter, the connector comprising:
a plurality of connector lugs extending into the first bore for a first radial distance, the connector lugs being positioned circumferentially about the first bore;
a plurality of gaps, wherein respective gaps of the plurality of gaps are arranged between adjacent connector lugs of the plurality of connector lugs in a first alternating pattern;
wherein the plurality of connectors lugs are arranged in connector lug rows, axially separated by connector spaces, extending for a first row length axially along the first bore;
a mating connector coupled to the connector, the mating connector having a second bore with a second bore diameter, the second bore diameter being smaller than the bore diameter, the mating connector comprising:
a plurality of mating lugs radially outward for a second radial distance, the mating lugs being positioned circumferentially about the second bore;
a plurality of openings, wherein respective openings of the plurality of openings are arranged between adjacent mating lugs of the plurality of mating lugs in a second alternating pattern;
wherein the plurality of mating lugs are arranged in mating lug rows, axially separated by mating slots, extending for a second row length axially along the second bore; and
a tubular extending through the second bore, the tubular being coupled to the mating connector at a location external to the second bore.
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